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LOT 1971
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
11 3/8 in. (38 grams, 29 cm).
Composed of tubular and coin-shaped beads, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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Post Medieval Bronze Coins and Trade Weight Group
17th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising ten round and rectangular weights, including one with a crown over fleur-de-lys, one with fleur-de-lys, a square weight with profile bust, a square lead weight, and others. 59.6 grams total, 14-19 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. -
Rock Crystal Cat Amulet Set
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising thirteen cat amulets modelled in seated and reclining positions, each pierced for suspension. 80.4 grams total, 20-27 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Miniature Blue Glass Scent Bottle with Silver Filigree Mounts
England, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Of facetted deep blue glass, enclosed within an elegant silver filigree cage mount retaining traces of its original gilding; the domed screw-cap similarly decorated with scrolling filigree ornament and fitted with a suspension loop, indicating that it was intended to be worn on a chain or ribbon, with an original clear glass stopper. 4.62 grams, 28 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
Delicate in scale yet refined in execution, the bottle is a characteristic example of late 17th-century English personal luxury wares.
